Gutted for the u21s, we just didn't get the run of play.
Some very good performances to note. Gyabi looks some player, he's got a big future ahead of him. Firpo had a good game and his passing was picture perfect, Drameh caused problems down the other side. The three substitutes added much greater balance, and Snowdon and Spencer showed a lot of control, both bringing the ball out of defence and setting up attacks.
It was up front that we let ourselves down. Perkins had a bit of an off game but still oozed class. Joseph was marked out of the game, and we didn't see anything special from either Gelhardt or Gnonto.
Totally dominating in possession and territory by us, a few shots and set-pieces but nothing clear apart from Gyabi’s shot well saved. Need to up the tempo in the second half.
Leeds United U21's are 3rd in the table on 3 points from 2 games, ahead of tonight's opponents Crewe who have 0 points from 2 games and can't qualify.
Tranmere have 5 points after playing all 3 games, Bolton are guaranteed top spot with 7 after 3 games.
Leeds win and we go through to the knockout stages, if we draw and win the shootout then as long as we score at least once in the draw we still progress.
Gutted for the u21s, we just didn't get the run of play.
Some very good performances to note. Gyabi looks some player, he's got a big future ahead of him. Firpo had a good game and his passing was picture perfect, Drameh caused problems down the other side. The three substitutes added much greater balance, and Snowdon and Spencer showed a lot of control, both bringing the ball out of defence and setting up attacks.
It was up front that we let ourselves down. Perkins had a bit of an off game but still oozed class. Joseph was marked out of the game, and we didn't see anything special from either Gelhardt or Gnonto.
2-1 to Crewe in the spot kits and we miss 5 to their 4!!
FFS sometime you just put it down the middle!!
Full Time
Crewe 0 – 0 Leeds U21
Off to bed.
I know there's a shoot out, but it's irrelevant now, we're out.
91 mins - Firpo saves the day at the far post from a probable Crewe tap in
Into injury time. Frustrating night. only 4 mins added
84 mins - Hjelde heads just over the bar from a corner - ain't gonna happen I fear
last 10 mins - this is slipping away. The "paint drying" award looms.
71 mins - another Crewe sub
69 mins - Leeds turning the screw a bit, Joseph getting a shot in from a tight angle, then a shot from Allen just wide.
We must score a goal in normal time to have a chance of going through
66 mins - I need something to wake me up.....
62 mins Crewe booking for bringing Perkins down
61 mins Leeds subs – Allen, Spencer and Snowdon on for Gnonto, Moore and Gelhardt
59 mins - another Crewe sub
53 mins - Crewe subs begin
Half Time
Crewe 0 – 0 Leeds U21
Totally dominating in possession and territory by us, a few shots and set-pieces but nothing clear apart from Gyabi’s shot well saved. Need to up the tempo in the second half.
Klitch dominates CM as part of he double pivot. Can their keeper go any slower?
Perkins soft effort from centre of the goal 38 mins
Strong line up
Gyabi hits the bar, great touch by their keeper
Gyabi hits the crossbar - great save 35 mins
Perkins great play and keeper makes save at his near post
31 mins - first shot on goal, second corner coming
Need a goal to get them moving quicker from set pieces!
29 mins before the first corner - starting to look like we'll open the door soon.
Crewe slowing down the game! Every time!!!
20 mins gone - still all Leeds, very patient control and build up, but still no clear chances.
first 10 mins gone - Leeds having most control - no clear chances yet.
Drameh is chuffin' BALD!!
Has Cody shave his head so he can look like BB?
Needs to add about 6 stone to emulate!!!!
C'MON LEEEDS!!
Sitting here with a nice white waiting for game to KO
Leeds United U21's are 3rd in the table on 3 points from 2 games, ahead of tonight's opponents Crewe who have 0 points from 2 games and can't qualify.
Tranmere have 5 points after playing all 3 games, Bolton are guaranteed top spot with 7 after 3 games.
Leeds win and we go through to the knockout stages, if we draw and win the shootout then as long as we score at least once in the draw we still progress.
....and boy!!!! what a strong lineup.
Christy
Drameh Moore Hjelde Firpo
Gyabi Klich
Perkins Gelhardt Gnonto
Joseph
Subs: Ombang, Miller, McGurk, Allen, Debayo, Snowden, Spencer
7pm, I'm getting the beers in.
Pizza too.
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Its on LUTV but Greenwood wont be playing as he got a straight red in the EFT trophy game and serves his 2nd match of 3 ban
Lutv?
Come on leeds